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Karen Mason
Professional TeacherTeaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Native
Specialties
KidsI am a qualified English teacher with many years experience of all levels of English and all ages.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Other
Native
Specialties
KidsI am a qualified English teacher with many years experience of all levels of English and all ages.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Johannesburg, South Africa (17:13 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 28, 2020InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTravel
Hi, I’m Karen—a native English teacher from South Africa with 20+ years of experience. My background as a magazine journalist sharpened my eye for clear, engaging communication, which I now bring to every lesson.
I specialize in helping students of all ages (kids to adults) master grammar, fluency, and pronunciation while building confidence. Whether you’re prepping for an interview, IELTS, or just daily conversations, my adaptable approach ensures lessons fit *your* goals.
Teaching is my passion, and I love making English learning both effective and enjoyable. Let’s achieve your language goals together!Me as a Teacher
I am passionate about teaching!
Each student has different needs and strengths and I strive to adapt each lesson according to you as my student.
I have been working on Italki and other teaching platforms for 5 years with students ranging from children to adults. Whether you're a beginner or improving your fluency; whether you are preparing for an iterview or and Ielts test, I tailor every lesson to meet your unique goals.
Teaching is a privilege and a passion and that's why I love my job! My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are well-rounded -- Conversation is by far the best way to learn and improve your English skills. However, grammar is always needed and I include grammar especially when correcting your mistakes.
We work out of various grammar books, I like looking at videos and reading articles, so my lessons are varied.
My teaching style is relaxed, supportive and focused on everyday conversation.
I'd love to help you improve your English in a fun and effective way!
So, book a trial lesson today!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL Certificate 2 - Cape Town TESOL Training Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
TESOL Certificate - Cape Town TESOL Training Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
TESOL Certificate - Cape Town TESOL Training Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
TESOL Certificate 2 - Cape Town TESOL Training Institute - 2019
Certificate verified
Teaching English To Young Learners And Teenagers - Cape Town Tesol/Tefl Training Institute - 2019Teaching English To Young Learners And Teenagers
Certificate verified
Matric Certificate - Eunice High School - 1981Matric (Grade 12) final certificate.
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
147
Students
1,384
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
79 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
English for Everyone
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,304 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 16% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
68 Reviews
Heidi
2 English lessons
Guter Unterricht
Feb 14, 2026
Oliver
37 English lessons
Sehr zufrieden!
May 26, 2025
ANNA LIU
146 English lessons
很好老师，使我的英语旋转
Sep 8, 2024
Heidi
2 English lessons
Sehr guter Unterricht
Feb 3, 2026
ANNA LIU
146 English lessons
fun fact: internationalisation is the longest word in English
Nov 8, 2024
Andrea
1 English lesson
Great first class with Karen. She started off by assessing my level and highlighting my strengths and weaknesses, then we moved on with an exercise and a plan to work on together over our future classes.
Sep 5, 2024
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